CABLEGRAMS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 295, 1 September 1888, Page 6

CABLEGRAMS.

London, August 23. The Austrian Government haveinti.mated their willingness to abolish sugar bounties if the American and Brazilian Governments will agree to the same course. The French Government alone object to sign the agreement. If France persists in opposition to the bounties agreement, the other Powers will sign the treaty on Thursday next, thus isolating France.

Loxdox, August 26. The Press generally condemns the poor form shown by the Australian cricketers in the South of England match. Their apathy is characterised as inexcusable, and it is suggested that unless they are prepared to exhibit more interest, in the game, it would be desirable for the sake of their reputation, to declare all engagements off.

Londo> t j August 26. Intelligence has been received of a destructive fire in the manufacturing town of Aarley, in Switzerland. The fire broke out in a fuctory and before it was quenched it destroyed a whole street, comprising a number of large facrories. Ten thousand operatives 'have been thrown out of work by the fire.

London, August "26. Her Majesty Queen Victoria has sent a letter expressing her thanks to the women of England and the colonies for the Jubilee gift presented by them to her.

Lo>*DO2T. August 26. Australian wheat cargoes in iron bottoms, July and August shipments, have been sold at 40s 6d.

Loxdon, August 27. It has been arranged* that the Sugar ■ Bounties Treaty shall be signed by the Poweis on Wednesday next, with the ' exception of France.

London, August 27. The wheat market shows a rise of is per quarter, and of flour Gd per 28Ulb. Losdo}:, August 27. His Holiness the Pope has created Lannceston a separate diocese of the Koman Catholic Church.

London, August 'It. The match between the Australians and Past and Present of Oxford and Cambridge Universities was commenced at Portsmouth to-da}\ The latter went in first and scored 24*1, the principal scorers being W. H. Patterson, Cambridge, 84, and Lord Ham's, Oxford, 52. Turner took six wickets for 85 runs, and Ferris two for 84. At the close of the day's play, the Australians had made 22 without the loss of a wicket.

London, August 29. Mr Simmonds. a well-known aeronaut, ' made a balloon ascent from the grounds of the Irish Exhibition in this city. In j descending, the balloon came into collision with a tree, and Simmonds was thrown out ami killed.

DrPLix, August 27. Messrs W. and J. L. Kedmond, M.P. s, have been ai rested on a charge \ of conspiring to prevent, re letting of lands in Ireland. Both accused have been admitted to bail. Mr vVulsh, editor of the ' : Wexfoid People/ has been arrested on a charge of conspiracy.

Paul-,. August 24. I The approaching French elections creating the gieatest interest through tout the country, and a stiong agitation is on foot on behalf of the Imperialist and Koyalist parties.

Pakis August 24. In an article on the sugar bounties ,c|uestior, "Le Temps "' states that the -French delegates at the Conference were instructed to agiee to the convention provided it came into opeiation in September, 1891, France having the right to retire at any time upon twelve months' notice of secession being given, otherwise the delegates were to finally decline to agree.

Paris, August 25. Fifty war-ships of the French ttee^ have beeu mobilised, and the operations were carried ont successfully.

Paris, August 26. An extensive landslip has taken place on the railway line between Lyons and St. Etienne, a,nd a train which was passing at the time has been buried by the earth. No casualties are reported.

Berlix, August 25. A DESTRUCTIVE fire broke out in a factory at Hamburg to-day, causing immense damage. It is estimated that the loss amounts to several million marks. Six lives were lost.

Berlin, Augu&fc 25. The " Nord Deutsche Zeitung " is of opinion that the success of General Boulanger in the approaching French elections would be gratifying to Germany and Europe in general, providing he endeavours to maintain the principles of the peace party.

Berlin, August 26. The Emperor William, addressing a meeting held in connection with the Order of St. John, appealed to the nobility to assist in realising the ideal of a nation whose people should be possessed of a high sense of honour and religion, based upon true Christian principles and unimpeachable morals.

BETtiiix, August, 28. The German Baltic squadron is prepariug to go to sea.

I Rome, August 28. The Italian fleet is assembling at Agosta, bub it is explained that it is merely on a cruise.

Zanzibar, August 24. Information has reached here that Major Barttelot loft the river Armvhini on May 10. He met with considerable hostility on the part of the natives, but struggled on. In attempting a rally Major Barttelot was taken prisoner, but effected his escape, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Stanley Falls. Here, however, he was again attacked by the natives and his camp surrounded, Major Barttelot and his party being taken prisoners. Mr Ward, in charge of another wing, is pushing on with the intention of rescuing the prisoners. No news is forthcoming as to the whereabouts of Stanley, except that he had met with considerable opposition from the natives, and his forces were weakened by numerous encounters, and they had also suffered from disease.

Calcutta, August 25. News has been lcceived to the effect that the Thibetans have refused to negotiate with the British authorities at G-uatong, and a desperate engagement appears to be imminent.

Ottawa, August 25. A part}' of American fishermen at Lake Tobyne were attacked by Canadian fishermen, and in the course of the conflict an American woman was shot dead. A section of the Canadian press urge the Government to pursue a policy of isolation fiom the United States, while other journals advocate free trade.

Viesva, August 27. The hasty return of Sign or Crispi, to this city, coupled with the naval manoeuvres projected by the Italian Government, has given rise to fears of a possible collision between Prance and Italy, arising out of their mutual jealousy regarding Tripoli.

iShW IOKK, AllgU&t 26. Mr Patrick Ford, editor of " The Irish World," published in , this city, has tiansfeired his political support from the Democrats to the Republicans. The fiee-trade newspapers have since published most damaging attacks upon Foul— accusing him of having deserted from the regiment to which he belonged during the American civil v>ai. Theso exposuies will, it is believed, completely destioy his influence dm ing the Presidential campaign.

I Nt>\ Yotik, Augu&t 26. The death of the Bishop of Michigan is announced. The deceased prelate took part in the recent Anglican Conference at London.

Sax "Fr\i» Cisco, August 25. The steamer Oceania, while entering the haibour, came into collision with the outward-bound steamer Chester, and the latter was so badly injured that she sank in a few moments, while the foimcr was fearfully damaged, and was only with difficulty pi evented from foundering. Jt has been ascertained that 3-1 of the passen^eis and crew of the Chester were drowned, the remainder being lescued by the crew of the Oceania.

Washington, Angusc 25. Mr J, G. Elaine has issued a proclamation denouncing in strong Lerms the message sent by President Cleveland to Congress.

Oitaava, August 26. The Canadian Government organ declares that it is unlikely that there will be any mpturc of fuendly relations between tho United States Government and that of the Dominion over the fisbeues question so 10113 as the Democratic pait}' lemains in power.

S\L>NiiY, August 28, Mr Goodwin has resigned his seat in the Assembly.

Hamburg, August 28. , Malietoa. the exiled King of Samoa, has arrived at this city.

Sydney, Angus d 28. The extensive firms of Golclsborough and Co. and Mort and Co. have been amalgamated. The capital is to be increased by £3,000,000.

SvOiNLY, August 29. News has boon received here that three Germans — Judge Smaile and two others — have hid a serious encounter with natives in New Britain. Smaile was shot in the hand, and the two others weie speared in the back, but all are recovering from their injuries.

Symnev, Angus* 29 The first meeting of the Australasian Society for the Advancement of Science was opened last night, when Lord Carrington, Governor of New South Wales, was in the chair. Mr H. C. "Russell, 8.A., F. 8.5., F.RA.S, etc., theretiring President of the Association, delivered an address, in which he sketched the work that had been done by the British Royal Association, referred to the success that had attended the Australasian Society since its formation, and pointed out the work which the last-named Society ought to undertake. Sir James Hector, F.R.G.S,, etc, j has been elected President for the ensuing year.

Melbourne, August 28. A stake among the carpenters is pending in this city. The men are agitating for a lessening of the hours of labour.

MELBOURNE, Augusts* The ship Diamond, while" bound

frbm Newcastle to ,San Francisco"with, a cargo, .'oi l .coal, 'has' been wrecked on Maldon* Island. , The; vessel had sprung a leak and hadto be beached on the 'island) named where she ' subsequently became a wreck. The crew reached the island in safety and have been rescued and landed here.

Capetown, August 25. The officer who was commanding the Boers when they invaded tlie' Ivhamas territory in Trausvaal last month, oxplains that the engagement which took place against the natives arose out of misapprehension, and that there was no desire to invade the Khamas territory. President Kruger has sent a message to Sir Hercules Robinson, expressing his willingness to cordially co-operate in allaying the excitement occasioned.

HoJiABT, August 28. The Most Roy. Dr. Murpliv, JR.C. Bishop of Tasmania, lias been created an Archbishop.

Hobart, August 29. The Legislative Council has adjourned till September 12th, the'members insisting that Ministers shall properly adjust the colony's finances before any other business is proceeded with. n . '

Adelaide, August 29. A shock of earthquake has been felt at York Peninsula and in the towns in the northern portion of the colony of North Austialia.